Governance & Politics
Whither Aid? Financing Development in Mozambique
DIIS
A 50-page Danish report analyzing the future of development finance to Mozambique
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-18
Preventing and Detecting Electoral Malpractice (England and Wales edition)
The Electoral Commission
This 90-page UK document is designed to alert police forces to issues that may arise in the run-up to polling day, on polling day itself and at related events
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-13
Will the Chinese Communist Party Survive the Crisis?
CFR
A 2-page US article assessing how the global financial crisis may affect the continued rule of the Chinese Communist Party
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-13
Belarus: Are the Scales Tipping?
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish policy paper considering the future of EC-Belarus relations
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-13
Indoctrination of the Revolutionary Guards
AEI
A US article warning that the ideological indoctrination of the IRGC is reinforcing militarization in Iran
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-12
What Evidence Should Social Policymakers Use?
Treasury - Australia
This 18-page Australiian paper proposes a hierarchy of research methods that can help policymakers sort through a daunting body of research, and may also inform governments' decisions on how to evaluate social policy interventions
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-12
Day or Night?
CEIP
A US article assessing the future direction of government in Sudan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-11
Salafism Making Inroads
CEIP
This US article assesses the significance of a new wave of politically-oriented Salafism in Egypt
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-11
A Defining Moment for the “King of Kings”
CEIP
A US article assessing the future direction of Qaddafi's policies and actions
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-11
Bosnia’s Incomplete Transition: Between Dayton and Europe
Crisis Group
This 37-page report argues that the international community should retain special powers for a little longer to help preserve Bosnia's stability
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-10
Democracy and Stability in West Africa: The Ghanaian Experience
Uppsala University
A 77-page Swedish paper drawing lessons from Ghana’s successes (and failures) in terms of striving towards ‘positive peace’, particularly with regard to state-making, nation-building, democratization and development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-03-09
Third Generation Civil-military Relations
DIIS
This 33-page Danish working paper looks at a particular aspect of the ambitious stabilization work that the US Department of Defense has commenced in Afghanistan, in which the US military is carrying out holistic civil governance reform projects
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-09
Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator, 2007-2008
Office of the Correctional Investigator
A 73-page report on the Canadian prison service
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
Information Needs When Making Complex Decisions
IDeA
This 222-page UK research paper proposes principles to help local authority services increase their focus on customers. It aims to put the customer at the heart of ‘joined up’ access to and delivery of services
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
Afghanistan and Pakistan On The Brink: Framing U.S. Policy Options
CSIS
This 32-page US report discusses policy options for addressing the deteriorating security and economic situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-04
How Soon is Safe? Iraqi Force Development and Conditions-Based U.S.Withdrawls
CSIS
This US paper asserts that unless the ISF are truly able to take up the burden as the US withdraws, the pressures of Iraqi and US domestic politics could set a timeframe for US withdrawals that will lead to instability in Iraq, and force the US to hand over responsibility to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) before they are able to do the job
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
Political Parties Need to Differ - Within Reasonable Limits
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An Australian article examining the place of polarization in democratic government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-03
Iraq: Politics, Elections and Benchmarks
CRS
This 16-page US report provides an overview of the current state of Iraq's political system
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-03
Iraq: Politics, Elections and Benchmarks
CRS
A 16-page US report providing an overview of the current state of politics in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-03
Evaluating Health Policy Capacity: Learning from International and Australian Experience
Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
This 37-page Australian paper examines the factors that contribute to policy capacity in the health sector
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-27
Between Isolation and Internationalization: The State of Burma
SIIA
The 177-page report of a conference held to discuss available policy options for engaging the military junta in Burma, the role of Burma's big neighbours (including China, India, and the ASEAN countries), and future prospects for a democratic transition in Burma.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-25
China’s Team of Rivals
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the political implications of China's economic downturn
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-25
Reviving the Caliphate in the Nusantara:
RSIS
This 49-page Singaporean working paper describes Hizbut Tahir Indonesia, its aims and its activities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-25
A European Alternative Belarus
ICDT
This 31-page report proposes a pathway for Belarus to achieve an independent, democratic and open status within Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-23
People and Community at the Heart of Systems and Bureaucracy: South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
This 24-page report considers the Social Inclusion Initiative which has become the bedrock of South Australia's approach to delivering public value to the most marginalised people through joined-up government
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
Nurturing Instability: Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugee Camps
Crisis Group
This 46-page report examines conditions in Lebanon's Palestine refugee camps and recommends steps to improve the situation of their inhabitants and reduce risks
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
The Somali Conflict: The Role of External Actors
DIIS
This 34-page Danish report assesses the effect of external interventions in Somalia since 1991
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-19
Pragmatism Rather than Backlash: Moroccan Perceptions of Western Democracy Promotion
EUROMESCO
This 29-page study examines the perceptions in Morocco of Western democracy promotion amongst its main “targets” – namely, NGOs, political party activists and parliamentarians, representatives of the judiciary and the state, journalists, and academics
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-19
Parallel Institutions in Egypt’s Civil Society
CIPE
This 7-page article examines the role of parallel institutions in Egypt's civil society and the challenges facing them
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
Nepal’s Faltering Peace Process
Crisis Group
This 45-page report examines the fragile state of Nepal's peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
The New Serbia: Fast Forward Towards the EU?
EPC
This 4-page policy brief highlights the stumbling blocks which must be overcome to usher in a new phase in the EU’s relations with Serbia, but argues that the Union should speed up the procedure for granting the country ‘candidate status’ for EU membership, both to encourage the necessary reforms and to prevent a resurgence of the nationalist element in Serbian politics
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-15
Reform of the UN Human Rights Mechanism: Current State and Challenges
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese article on the UN human rights mechanism
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-14
The Great Crash, 2008: A Geopolitical Setback for the West
CFR
A 7-page US essay warning that the financial crisis has called into serious question the credibility of western governments and may precipitate an eastward shift of power
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-13
Bosnia and Herzegovina: The International Mission at a Turning Point
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores possible ways forward for the EU and how it can rebuild its credibility in BiH.
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-13
Tajikistan: On the Road to Failure
Crisis Group
This 31-page report finds that Tajikistan is weak state that is suffering from a failure of leadership
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-12
A Fresh Look at Global Governance: Exploring Objective Criteria for Representation
CGD
This 27-page US working paper considers what would constitute a representational and effective system of global governance in today's geopolitical climate
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-10
Preparing for election fraud?
IFIMES
A 6-page Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Albania in the light of the forthcoming parliamentary elections
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-09
The Chávez Administration at 10 Years: The Economy and Social Indicators
CEPR
This 24-page US paper looks at some of the most important economic and social indicators during the 10 years of the Chávez administration in Venezuela, as well as the current economic expansion. It also looks at the current situation and challenges.
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-06
Nasrallah's Defeat in the 2006 War: Assessing Hezbollah's Influence
Middle East Quarterly
A US article assessing Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-05
Radical Surgery: The Only Cure for New South Wales Hospitals
CIS
A 26-page Australian paper proposing to move the NSW hospital system from a costly, initiative-stifling top-down command-and-control mode to independent, decentralised decision making.
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-05
Review of Older People’s Engagement with Government
DWP
A 91-page UK report of an independent review of older people's engagement with government
Ageing, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-04
Empowering Engagement: A Stronger Voice for Older People
DWP
The UK Government's response to John Elbourne's Review of Older People's Engagement with Government
Ageing, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-04
Population Ageing and Structural Adjustment
Centre of Policy Studies
This 56-page Australian working paper considers how the structure of the economy is likely to be affected by age-related shifts in total hours of employment, in hours of employment distinguished by skill, in the commodity composition of household final consumption, and in government final consumption
Ageing, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-03
Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security
CRS
A 63-page updated US report on the governance and security environment in Iraq
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-02-03
Measuring the Unfunded Obligations of European Countries
NCPA
A 28-page US paper examining the extent of unfunded obligations in European countries
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-28
Iraq’s Provincial Elections: The Stakes
Crisis Group
This 44-page report examines how the January 2009 provincial elections in Iraq could refresh local governance, test the strength of various parties and serve as a bellwether for nationwide political trends ahead of parliamentary elections later this year
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-27
Islamists in Politics: The Dynamics of Participation
CEIP
A 32-page US paper examining the participation of Islamist movements in politics in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-23
Eyes Wide Shut: The Social Consequences of Russia's Economic Crisis
CEIP
An 8-page US briefing on the social consequences of Russia's economic crisis
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-23
Democracy Assistance: Political vs. Developmental
"Journal of Democracy"
A 15-page US article arguing that the West can more effectively promote democracy by crafting policies that embrace both political reform and socioeconomic development as paths toward increased political freedom.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-23
Electoral Reform Green Paper: Donations, Funding and Expenditure
Australian Government
This 102-page Australian paper covers issues relating to the disclosure of political donations, and the funding and expenditure of political parties and others involved in the political process
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-22
Social Inclusion of the Hard to Reach
Institute for Social Research
This 51-page Australian report is intended as a practical resource for local councils wishing to engage their communities in decision making and planning. The focus is on how to broaden the range of people represented in council processes, especially those who are reluctant to participate in traditional consultation methods
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-01-22
E-Consultation: Enabling Democracy Between Elections
IRPP
The objective of this 40-page Canadian paper is to present the strengths and weaknesses of e-consultation in theory and practice, but also to provide evidence of this position as a valuable, if not essential, part of a new era of democratic governance.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21
It's the Media, Stupid - How Media Activity Shapes Public Spending
CESifo
This 38-page working paper examines the allocation of public spending across jurisdictions contingent on media activity
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21
Somalia after the Ethiopian Withdrawal
DIIS
A 5-page Danish brief examining the short-term prospects for stability in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21
North Korea in 2008: Twilight of the God?
"Asia Survey"
A 9-page US paper tracing recent developments in North Korea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-21
The Rise of the Pasdaran
Rand Corporation
In this 143-page US monograph, the authors assess the IRGC less as a traditional military entity and more as a domestic actor, emphasizing its multidimensional nature and the variety of roles it plays in Iran's political culture, economy, and society.
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-20
Understanding Iran
Rand Corporation
This 167-page US monograph offers a set of short analytic observations about the processes, institutions, networks, and actors that define Iran's politics, strategy, economic policy, and diplomacy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-20
A Tale of Two Africas
CFR
A US commentary comparing the differing aftermaths of recent elections in Ghana and Guinea
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-20
Toward the End of Poverty in Haiti
USIP
Report of a US meeting held to discuss the challenge of reducing poverty in Haiti
Poverty & Hunger, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-19
HAMAS and Israel: Conflicting Strategies of Group-Based Politics
SSI
This 107-page US monograph considers Hamas in the context of a region-wide phenomenon of similar movements with local goals, which can be persuaded to relinquish violence or which could become more violent
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-16
HAMAS and Israel: Conflicting Strategies of Group-Based Politics
SSI
This 105-page US monograph considers the changing fortunes of the Palestinian movement, Hamas, and the recent outcomes of Israeli strategies aimed against this group and Palestinian nationalism external to the Fatah faction of the Palestinian Authority.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-14
What Can Be Expected from the Czech EU Presidency?
CEPS
A 5-page commentary on what might be expected from the Czech presidency of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-13
The Fall of a Hindu Monarchy: Maoists in Power in Nepal
IFRI
This 30-page French paper examines the rise to power of Nepal's Maoist government and considers its internal and external challenges
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-12
Imperative of Exercising Control over the ISI
IDSA
An Indian article urging the Pakistan government to seize control of the ISI
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-08
Why Has Japan Had So Many PMs?
AJISS
A 3-page Japanese article explaining the frequent change of prime ministers in Japan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-08
Negotiating the Final Status of Kosovo
ISS Europa
This 100-page paper provides an account of the complex negotiation process on the final status of Kosovo
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-07
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper assessing the response of Russia's political leadership to the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-07
The Fethullah Gulen Movement
MERIA
An Israeli article analyzing the nature and aims of the Turkish Gulen movement
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-02
Politicians' Outside Earnings and Political Competition
IZA
This 22-page discussion paper deals with the impact of electoral competition on politicians' outside earnings
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-02
Pakistan and the Challenge of Islamist Terror: Where to Next?
MERIA
This Israeli article examines Pakistan's role in the "war on terror" in light of the transition from the Musharraf presidency to that of Zardari
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-31
The Greek Riots: Anomic Youths, Headless Government
FPRI
A US article on the part played by myth-founded beliefs in the Greek riots
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-30
Selecting Interventions to Promote Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
ANZ Health Policy
A 16-page Australian case study of a structured framework for strategies to improve fruit and vegetable consumption and supply
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-29
Somalia: To Move Beyond the Failed State
Crisis Group
This 45-page report argues that the announced withdrawal at year’s end of the Ethiopian army, which intervened in December 2006, opens a new period of uncertainty and risk but also provides a chance to launch an inclusive political process.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-24
Global Trends 2025: A Transformed World
National Intelligence Council
This 120-page report has been produced to provide US policymakers with a view of how world developments could evolve over the next 15 years, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments that might warrant policy action.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-17
Palestine Divided
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing argues that the current reconciliation process between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) is a continuation of their struggle through other means.
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-17
Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward
Crisis Group
This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-16
Iran: Ethnic and Religious Minorities
CRS
A 14-page updated US report dealing with the condition of minorities in Iran in repect of their human rights
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-15
Bangladesh: Elections and Beyond
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing sets out the necessary preconditions for stability in Bangladesh
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper explaining how Yemen presents a potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in this strategically important Red Sea country
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-13
Central African Republic: Untangling the Political Dialogue
Crisis Group
This report argues that the danger of a humanitarian catastrophe and new instability in the CAR and the wider region is high because both the regime and the main opposition forces see armed conflict as the ultimate way out of the long crisis.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
The French Presidency of 2008: The Unexpected Agenda
SIEPS
A 57-page Swedish report on the Sarkozy presidency of the EU focusing on the presidency priorities and the ongoing European agenda on the one hand and on the influence of domestic politics and external events on the other.
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
Global Governance for Sustainable Development: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships
EADI
The 48-page report of a conference held to discuss aspects of global governance for sustainable development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
entitled "Global Governance for Sustainable Developmet: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships
EADI
The 48-page report of a conference held to discuss aspects of global governance for sustainable development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
Global Governance for Sustainable Development: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships
EADI
The 48-page report of a conference held to discuss issus concerning the global governance of sustainable development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09
The Mumbai Terrorists' Other Target
The Brooklings Institution
A US article explaining how the eventual strategic implications of the Mumbai attack could be devastating, because it could further destabilize Pakistan and accelerate that failing state's collapse into a failed one.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-08
Combatting International Terrorism: New Powers for the Security Council?
Clingendael
A 24-page Dutch paper considering how new powers for the UN security council might help combat international terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-07
Political Conditions for Fair Elections
IDE
This 29-page Japanese paper deals with two questions, (1) under what conditions does a ruler have an incentive to hold fair elections (or to rig elections), and (2) what makes a ruler prefer to establish an independent election governing institution?
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-06
Pakistan on the Brink
IISS
A 2-page commentary on the triple challenge to stability in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-06
Guinea-Bissau's Legislative Elections: What Implications for Stability?
ISS-EU
This 5-page brief analyses the peace process in Guinea-Bissau and highlights how November's elections might contribute to peace and stability in that country.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-05
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper highlighting the political drivers of Russia's economic policy responses to the global economic crisis
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation in Global Governance
FIIA
A 51-page Finnish working paper offering an overview of new forms of international cooperation that go beyond traditional intergovernmental multilateralism.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
Croatia after the Assassinations: Chances for New Reform Dynamics
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the pressures for political reform in Croatia, following two assassinations
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2008-12-05
Arab Reform: A Retrospective and Look Ahead
CEIP
The seven page report of a conference held to consider how reform has progressed over the past five years in Arab countries (note: links within this report are to papers in Arabic)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-04
Islamising Indonesia: the rise of Jemaah Tarbiyah and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS)
ANU E Press
This 310-page Australian monograph provides an overview of the development of PKS from its Tarbiyah movement origins to its impressive success at the 2004 general elections. It considers the party’s attitude towards the issues of sharia implementation and community welfare and closes by examining the future challenges facing PKS.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-04
Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security
CRS
A 68-page updated US report on the governance and security situations in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-04
The Spirit of Democracy: How to Make Democracies Work
CIPE
A 10-page US article on the state of global democracy development and the prerequisites for future success
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-03
Stabilizing Afghanistan: Threats and Challenges
CEIP
This 8-page US policy focus examines the prerequisites for the stabilization of Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-28
Georgia: The Risks of Winter
Crisis Group
This 20-page briefing argues that although President Mikhail Saakashvili’s position is secure for the moment, his administration will be severely tested politically and economically in the winter and spring ahead
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-26
Mexico's Drug War
CFR
A US backgrounder on Mexico's worsening drug problem
Drug Abuse, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-25
Crisis? What crisis?’ Anatomy of the regulatory Failure in Finance.
DIIS
This 40-page Danish working paper identifies the key presumptions underlying efforts to strengthen the ‘international financial architecture’ (IFA) over the past decade.
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-24